By Dr. Mercola
Dr. Brian Clement is the medical director of the Hippocrates Health Institute, which is one of the world's oldest complementary health centers. Dr. Clement started with the organization in 1975, and has been a director since 1980. Here he shares his considerable knowledge of how to improve your health. The primary focus of this interview is on detoxification, because this is an area that Dr. Clement has great experience with. The full program that Hippocrates offers is called the "Life Change Program," and runs for 21 days. >
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"We know that… for every 17 micrograms of lead in your body, your IQ is reduced by 10 points. Now, think of that. How many of us would have been much brighter if we didn't grow up in a time where they used lead paint or lead in the automobile fumes? So, we are detoxifying disease-causing elements from the body," Dr. Clement says.
ReplyDeleteLack of exercise also compounds the problem, as exercise is a natural form of detoxification.
Infrared saunas are a great option, and can significantly expedite the detoxification process. It heats your tissues several inches deep, which can enhance your natural metabolic processes. It also enhances circulation and helps oxygenate your tissues.
ReplyDeleteWhirlpools or Jacuzzis are recommended for lymphatic and neurological problems. However, you'll want to make sure it's not loaded full of chlorine and other harmful chemicals, as that will defeat the whole purpose. Ideally, you'll also want to filter the water going into your tub, to remove as many contaminants as possible.
ReplyDeleteAt Hippocrates, all the pools use ozone in lieu of chlorine, and research shows that ozone is actually about four to five times more effective than chlorine or bromine at disinfecting the water! Best of all, it won't harm your health. In fact, the ozone has additional health benefits, as your skin will absorb small amounts of the oxygen.
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